Peter Mutharika is certain he won reelection last June, in a poll which he insists was rigged and which triggered violent protests.But instead of pursuing his case through the courts, he invited the new president and his wife over for a chat and some …
Day: January 26, 2021
To Benefit from Aid, Sudan Must Enact Tough Economic Reforms Quickly, Economist Says
Sudan’s transitional government must start moving quickly on tough, economic reforms to stabilize the economy if it wants to benefit from pledges of support offered by its international partners, said one U.S.-based analyst. On Thursday, the United Ki…
Somali Lawmakers Demand Inquiry on Alleged Troops Fighting in Tigray
Somali lawmakers are demanding an explanation from President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo after allegations surfaced that Somali troops sent to train in Eritrea have been secretly fighting – and dying – in Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict. Farmaajo’s office ha…